From the September 15th to September 18th, the TwInSolar and Maesha projects join forces for a week dedicated to European Innovation and Energy in the Indian Ocean.
Monday, September 15, 2025 | Horizon Europe Forum | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (CET) – ONLINE
Theme: La Réunion Island and the European Energy Transition – Opportunities under the Horizon Europe Programme
Organized in a hybrid format and in English, the Horizon Europe Forum is a strategic event focused on innovation and European cooperation, as part of the European TwIn Solar project. The forum will bring together representatives from the European Commission, Horizon Europe project experts, and local stakeholders committed to the energy transition. Réunion Island will be highlighted as a territory of innovation, resilience, and cooperation.
Programme highlights:
- Presentations of exemplary European projects
- Showcasing Réunion Island’s strengths in renewable energy
- Co-creation workshops to develop collaborative Horizon Europe projects
A unique opportunity to position Réunion Island as a key partner in European dynamics.
Tuesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 18, 2025 – PRESENTIAL ONLY
What solutions for a flexible energy system in La Réunion? | 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
The development of intermittent renewable energies presents major challenges for managing the power grid and energy system. We invite you to two half-day sessions, in a hybrid format, in English (with translation) and French, to explore – alongside experts from the MAESHA project – practical levers for energy flexibility in Réunion, based on five years of experience from the project in Mayotte.
With the participation of Ben Wafique Omar, Energy Transition Project Manager and MAESHA Project Lead at Electricité de Mayotte.
Programme highlights:
- Thematic sessions on demand response and energy communities (September 16), smart control and prospective scenarios (September 18)
- Field feedback from Electricité de Mayotte
- World café and collaborative workshops to discuss and co-develop solutions for Réunion
- Friendly networking cocktail
An opportunity to share knowledge, build capacity, and mobilize toward designing the future power system.
Please mark the dates in your calendar.
The TwInSolar and MAESHA projects are co-funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020 programmes.